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Apparatus and method for substrate heating utilizing various infrared means to achieve uniform intensity

US5179677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/481
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reflector array employs a number of linear, tubular heater lamps arranged in a circle concentric with the substrate to be heated. Some of the lamps have focusing reflectors and the remainder have dispersive reflectors. A peripheral cylindrical reflector surrounds the lamps and their associated reflectors. The combined reflectors permit balancing the thermal radiation intensity across the surface of the substrate.

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